Tyre wear with BPW chassis

mwhems replied on 27/09/2018 19:52

Posted on 27/09/2018 19:52

I have always had an ALKO chassis, so am new to the BPW chassis on my Elddis Avante 462. I have notice that after aprox 10K miles, both tyres are wearing on the outside edge. I have been caravanning with similar size caravans for 30+ years, and have never come across this before. Any comments?

lornalou1 replied on 28/09/2018 15:13

Posted on 28/09/2018 09:29 by JVB66

Bpw are now part of alko they might help?

Posted on 28/09/2018 15:13

Please don't suggest calling the manufacture/agent on this forum as some will bite your head off. wink

viatorem replied on 29/09/2018 09:20

Posted on 29/09/2018 09:20

I would guess that it could be a number of causes, you would need help to get to the bottom of it.

Could be 

a. fault with the axle or suspension leading to uneven wear.

b. Fault with tyres or tyre pressure.

c. overloading of caravan.

I would check your van weight at a public weighbridge next time you return from a trip, and tyre pressures. Once you have eliminated these have the tyres inspected. Then you would need some help to see if the axle and suspension is in good order.

Tinwheeler replied on 29/09/2018 12:43

Posted on 29/09/2018 12:43

BPW chassis used to have an adjustable tracking/suspension system on the axle. If this is fitted to yours, it's possible that it needs resetting. 

In the same way as with a car, badly adjusted wheel geometry can cause excessive tyre wear.

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